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Memories from Aceh 2005, after the tusnami. Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a Mosque located in the center of Banda Aceh city, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle and nationalism of Acehnese people.
Masjid Lebuh Aceh (Aceh street Mosque) in George Town, Penang, Malaysia January 10, 2018. Photo by Tim Chong
“Saman” the most popular dance in Aceh and the dance that has become well-known abroad with the name “Thousand hands”. It has its origin from the Alas ethnic group from Gayo plateau central Aceh and is normally performed to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad and other important occasions.
It’s an energetic, dynamic and require excellent coordination among its players. The movements are intense and powerful because, those movements also formed the rhythm for the dance. Because beside the sound of claps, chest slapping or hand hitting the floor there’s only one person reading a narrative in Acehnese tone.
Inside the Tsunami Museum in Banda Aceh - Aceh Darussalam.
Commemorating and remembering the devastating tsunami that occurred exactly 10 years ago in Dec 26, 2004.
Flags hanging on the roof show the countries that provide assistance to the recovery of Aceh.
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